Intellectual Property | USA

Alston & Bird LLP has an extensive, well-established practice with a deep and broad pool of expertise across the intellectual property spectrum. Acts for both local and national clients in connection with a range of issues from portfolio management to infringement litigation. Frequently advises on IP issues involving cutting-edge technology and regularly acts on PTAB matters.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has an impressive Winston-Salem and Raleigh-based group with demonstrable expertise in industries including pharmaceuticals, IT and financial services. Provides cross-border counsel and representation for clients in relation to patent prosecution and litigation, IP due diligence, and copyright and trademark matters.

Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP has a recognized prowess in the intellectual property field, with particular strength in patent and trademark issues. Handles patent prosecution, licensing and enforcement matters. Deep bench with experience handling portfolios on behalf of national and international clients.

Moore & Van Allen, PLLC has a respected practice offering clients broad coverage in the patent and trademark spaces. Sector-specific experience pertaining to a range of areas including manufacturing, computing and financial services. Experienced in transactional work and licensing work, as well as contentious matters. Also offers expertise in advising on portfolio management.

Williams Mullen is noted for its strength in the patent litigation space. Experienced in acting for software and technology clients and increasingly active representing agricultural and biochemical clients in both contentious and noncontentious settings. Also offers notable expertise across a range of trademark matters.

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP has a solid pedigree in complex, large-scale IP litigation, with additional excellence in registration, licensing and clearance matters. Notable experience in IP issues specific to the media industry. Skilled at handling patent, trademark and copyright infringement disputes.

Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP continues to handle substantial work on transactional and contentious IP matters for a variety of technology companies in the Research Triangle. Especially well regarded for its work in the field of agricultural technology.